The development of curriculum within the Middle School is based on the understanding that all individuals have distinct learning styles that influence their ability to learn, process, practise and retain new and different information. Individual learning is achieved by a combination of the student's own self assessment in combination with a diverse range of differentiated assessment by their teachers and peers.

All students in the Middle School are required to have a notebook computer, and Information & Communications Technology is integrated into all areas of the curriculum. Students can access their assignments and homework online by way of our ‘Learning Point’ learning management system. This means that parents, too, are able to keep track of the deadlines and assignments their child has to complete.


Year 7
At Year 7, all students complete a core program of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (History and Geography), a language (French or Chinese), Physical Education, Music, Drama, Art (including ceramics), Design Technology and Living & Faith (a subject combining religious education, health and personal development). During Term 3, all Year 7s participate in the ‘Night of the Notables’ project. Each student selects and researches a historically important individual and then presents their findings ‘in character’. Students learn the skills of researching, summarizing, documenting the important and relevant information and then expressing it all in their own words.  Several hundred parents and friends have the opportunity to meet and question our Notables. It is a really enjoyable evening that is shared by students and their families.

At the end of Year 7 students choose their Year 8 and 9 electives from a range of Semester units in Performing Arts and Art, Design & Technology. All students must complete at least one unit from each category.


Year 8
The Year 8 core includes English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (History, Geography and Civics), French or Chinese, Physical Education, Information Technology and Living & Faith.

The Year 8 Mt Baw Baw experience is a unique school program. Students work to complete a self designed research task focusing on a chosen aspect of the Baw Baw Plateau. The program includes our special peer mentoring relationship with Noojee Primary School. Along with combined sporting and cultural activities, our students have helped to teach the Noojee Primary students.

During Term 3 our Year 8 students present ‘Personal Best Night’: a presentation of personal achievement/participation in either academic, co-curricular or community activities. Students act as the Master of Ceremonies and support each other in a range of delivery styles.


Pre-Senior (Year 9)
In the core curriculum at the School, there is a particular emphasis on health and nutrition, leadership and community. Students are collectively responsible for the cleanliness of the Pre Senior Centre. There are extensive opportunities for students to exercise leadership within the year group, running assemblies, activities and year group functions. There is, of course, a continuing emphasis on academic achievement, with a particular goal of getting rid of ‘busy work’ tasks, in favour of tasks that require more complex thought, with the aim of stimulating and challenging students.